NPI Process Engineer (Injection Moulding)

£ competitive depending on experience

International Travel

Glasgow Area

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Exciting Career Opportunity: NPI Process Engineer (Injection Moulding)

Position Overview: Are you a seasoned injection moulding professional seeking a new challenge? We have an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled NPI Process Engineer to join a leading organization at the forefront of innovation. As your dedicated recruitment agency in injection moulding, we are proud to represent our client in the search for dynamic individuals to fill roles in Glasgow or North Yorkshire

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead injection moulding expertise from RFQ stage, overseeing trial and process development activities.
• Collaborate with Tooling Engineers on new tool designs, ensuring mould processing requirements are incorporated.
• Provide practical guidance in reviewing Moldflow simulation results for new tool manufacture.
• Conduct injection moulding optimization studies using scientific moulding techniques to meet cost and quality targets.
• Attend offsite tool trials with accountability for setting and tracking trial objectives.
• Train toolmakers in Mould Process Workbook expectations and manage incoming toolmaker documentation.
• Lead process transfer from toolmaker trials into plants, working closely with manufacturing teams.
• Create and maintain detailed process development documentation to company standards.
• Ensure successful integration with associated in-line processes, assembly equipment, and End of Arm Tooling.
• Run Design of Experiments to resolve complex moulding challenges, drive collaborative solutions based on accurate data analysis.
• Provide expert injection moulding advice during the development of new products or engineering changes.
• Liaise with different departments, customers, suppliers, and service providers as required.
• Own and complete moulding-related tasks within the NPI Process.
• Undertake special projects as required by the Group Tooling Manager or Engineering Director.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Minimum of 5+ years in a technical injection moulding environment.
• Proven experience in new injection mould tool development, troubleshooting, and fault diagnosis.
• Experience with highly technical and cosmetic automotive components.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to self-manage and work well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the UK, EU, and Asia during certain project phases.
• Working knowledge of commodity and engineering polymers.
• Previous experience in high-volume manufacturing with assembly, joining, and painting processes.
• RJG or equivalent professional moulding accreditation is desirable.
• Experience in scientific moulding and Design of Experiments is advantageous.
• Knowledge of large machines and mould tools (up to 2700T / >30T tool weight) is preferred.
• Robot programming experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of measurement methods, quality tools, and basic statistical concepts.

If you're ready to elevate your career and contribute to groundbreaking projects, apply now! Join a team that values expertise, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We look forward to welcoming you into this exciting journey.

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please note all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK